For politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, the past two weeks have seen him suffer what could easily pass as the two biggest setbacks since beginning his activism career in 1989, when he was admitted into the University of Lagos. Early warning signs of the “setbacks” began on March...
TONY ASUQUO
For politician and online publisher, Omoyele Sowore, the past two weeks have seen him suffer what could easily pass as the two biggest setbacks since beginning his activism career in 1989, when he was admitted into the University of Lagos.
Federal government has taken a step further to address the persistent challenge of gas supply to power generation plants with the inauguration of gas-to-power monitoring committee. A statement by the special Adviser on strategic communications and media relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji noted that gas-fired plants,...
Nigeria’s national oil company, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has reported improved natural gas production and increased revenue in its Monthly Report Summary for February 2026, highlighting continued progress across key infrastructure projects and operational activities. According to the report, natural gas production recorded steady growth during...
Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Arc Sonny Echono, has been named 2025 Personality of the Year and Tertiary Education Transformation Champion by Aljazirah Nigeria and London. The award, which was conferred on Echono at a brief ceremony in his office on Friday in Abuja, was...
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 10 April 2026, reaffirmed the determination of the Nigerian Army to defeat all security threats confronting the nation, with the continued support of citizens. The COAS made this known during an operational visit to Yobe State, where he...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Saheed Ademola Elegushi, on his 50th birthday, describing him as a visionary and compassionate leader. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, the President rejoices with the monarch’s family, members of the...
Federal Government has launched the nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN), a digital system assigning every student a permanent academic identity to support learning continuity, improve planning, and enable timely interventions. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a transformational milestone aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, pushing it back until after the 2027 General Election. The decision was reached today, Friday, April 10, 2026, during a meeting between the Commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). National Commissioner...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false and malicious claims circulating on social media alleging that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, endorsed a partisan post on X. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo...
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Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has dismissed what it described as false and exaggerated reports circulating across some television stations and social media platforms following the recent foiled terrorist attack on troops in Benisheikh, Borno State. The military said the narratives, often accompanied by unrelated pictures and videos, were...
Harry Maguire has restated his belief in his own ability, insisting he still sees himself among the top defenders in the game despite the ongoing debate around his form. Speaking to BBC, the Manchester United centre-back was straightforward when asked about his standing in football. “I still believe, even...
Nigeria’s U17 girls team, the Flamingos, have started preparations with 36 players invited to camp ahead of their second round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. New head coach Akeem Ishola Busari has put together the squad as attention shifts to the winner of the first...
In a decisive blow against terrorist elements operating on the Plateau, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, in conjunction with local vigilante groups, successfully neutralized a significant number of terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation across Daba and Seri villages in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau State....
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government @followlasg , is set to convene the first ever Abuja Dialogue aimed at placing youth leadership at the centre of national discourse. The Dialogue, scheduled to hold on Monday, April 13, 2026 in Abuja under the theme, “Scaling Excellence:...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over emerging legal and political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and rule of law. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Mazi...
Nigeria has reaffirmed resolve to strengthen its partnership with the United Nations @UN (UN) to accelerate the empowerment of women and youth across the country. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettim said this will be actualized through key initiatives under financial inclusion, skills development, job creation, and peace and...
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote (GCON), Africa’s leading industrialist, accomplished businessman, and Chairman of Dangote Group, on his birthday on Friday, April 10. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, acknowledged Dangote’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s economic growth and...
Kaduna State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, has called on northern states to replicate Governor Uba Sani’s model of strategic investment in education to deliver lasting development and stability. Sambo made the call during the combined convocation lecture of Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State, where he spoke...
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been honoured with the Nigeria Broadcasting Award by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) in recognition of his administration’s strides in promoting peace, stability, and inclusive governance. The award was presented at the BON Awards Ceremony held at the NAF Conference Centre,...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnapped victims and dismantled several bandits’ camps during a coordinated clearance operation in Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State. Security sources said the operation was conducted in the early hours of April 9 by troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, led by...